Xanthorrhoea johnsonii
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| Johnsons Grass Tree | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
| Subfamily: | Xanthorrhoeoideae |
| Genus: | Xanthorrhoea |
| Species: | X. johnsonii |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthorrhoea johnsonii A.T.Lee | |
Xanthorrhoea johnsonii, known as the Grass Tree, or Johnsons Grass Tree is a large plant in the genus Xanthorrhoea.[1] Found in eastern Australia. The trunk can grow to 5 metres tall.
Named in honour of the eminent Australian botanist, L.A.S.Johnson. It is found north of Singleton, New South Wales.
References
- ↑ "Xanthorrhoea johnsonii". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online, retrieved November 30th, 2010.
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